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Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX9

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX9 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The DV150F was brought out 2 years after the TX9 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the DV150F grades vs the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony TX9

 DV150F TX9 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung DV150F

 TX9 DV150F 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony TX9

 DV150F TX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F features outside dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the DV150F and the TX9.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and TX9.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung DV150F to give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent DV150F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography info
Sony TX9 Portrait photography info
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography info
Sony TX9 Sports photography info
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (116g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
60
boasts focus by touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (149g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Landscape photography camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors (149g)
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony TX9
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $150 $799